This is a basic course designed to expose students to commercial/studio art techniques and thinking processes. Design will be stressed with a variety of materials and techniques utilized to produce finished works of art for commercial purposes. Students will become knowledgeable producers and consumers of visual art. Students may be instructed in commercial design, graphic design, and other two and three dimensional art experiences. Students may be instructed in basic design principles, drawing, lettering, painting, airbrush, mixed media and others.